asianspec

iTrader: (1)

I have a Sekonic L-358, and its quite handy when needing to know whats proper exposure quickly. I can see the investment for landscapes since time goes by quick. But I would go used though. you can probably get a better price for somebody who doesn't use it regularly.

MattB07TL

I was looking at the sekonic l 478d on the b&h site with the $50 instant rebate be right about $290

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

If you are just measuring light, you shouldn't need to get the best meter. Unless you are triggering off-camera flashes or pocketwizards then i don't see a point.

Sarlacc

And you would need to know how to calibrate it to your camera. All sensors are different...so ISO readings are not consistent like with film.

Mizouse

Picked up:
Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (yes finally got legs for my ball head






Current:
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L USM
EF 24-70mm 1:2.8 L USM

Sony Alpha NEX-6
Sony SELP1650


Accesories:
Canon Rebel XTi Starter Kit
Canon 200EG backpack
Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead
Lowepro Flipside 300 Backpack
Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Black Rapid RS-5 Cargo
Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB
Sanyo Eneloops
Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Large
B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer MRC Filter
Canon NP-E3 NiMH Battery
SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA - 2-Pack
Pelican 0945 Memory Card Case
Yongnuo YN560-III x 2
Yongnuo YF-603 C3
Canon E-77 II x 2
Pelican 0915 Memory Card case
SanDisk 16GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card - 2-Pack


Past:
sold Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
sold Canon Battery Grip BG-E3
sold EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 II
sold EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM + ET-65B Lens Hood
sold EF 70-200mm 1:4 L USM
sold EF 50mm 1:1.8 II
sold Canon Speedlite 430EX + Sto-fen diffuser + Lumiquest softbox
sold Canon EOS 40D
sold Canon Battery Grip BG-E2N
sold EF-S 17-55mm 1:2.8 IS USM + EW-83J Lens Hood
rented Canon EOS 50D
rented EF 300mm 1:4 L IS USM
rented EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM
rented EF 24-70mm 1:2.8 L
borrowed EF 17-40mm 1:4 L
borrowed EF 85mm 1:1.2 L II USM
borrowed Canon EOS 6D

wndrlst

Goofball.

stogie1020

I bet it looked silly using the ballhead with no legs all this time...

jupitersolo

Could have been using a ground pod....

stogie1020

lol, but we are talking about miz here...


Also, I don't even want to think about how much that all weighs...

jupitersolo

Fatty

MattB07TL

Just got the Canon 430 EX II Deluxe kit

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ii_deluxe.html

MattB07TL

Who has the lee big stopper ? If so how do you like it? I have a b+w screw in 10 stop nd, but it would be nice to have the lee so I can stack it with my grad. It always seems to be on back order though every time I check b&h.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

imo matt, thats wayy overpriced and not worth that kind of money. You can probably get a 580exII for that much. and batteries i would get these.

Mizouse

Yea IMO usually those bundled stuff comes with junk.

Mizouse

My tripod is sitting frozen in Indianapolis

MattB07TL

They had a special I got it for 280

MattB07TL

But I see on there site the 580 is $350. Would it be worth it to ship it back and pay the difference for the 580??

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

my thing is that the 580ex has more power than 430exII plus, i have seen the 430's to sell about 200 or so on the used market. I think the one you saw is also used on B&H if im not mistaken. If you go on the sale markets of canon forums ive seen the 580exII go from 320-350 as well. most of the time the seller pays for shipping and paypal if used.

Mizouse

580ex can also trigger slaves. The 430 can only be a slave.

MattB07TL

I noticed you have the yongnuo 560 iii. Is the 580 able to trigger those?

Mizouse

Not sure actually, never tried because I bought triggers.

I'll check later for you

MattB07TL

I'm kinda thinking maybe the 580 is the way to go now. I'm a little hesitant to buy a used one though, And now when I look on the B&H site is says discontinued and they show a 600ex is that the replacement model or something?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._580EX_II.html

You guys that have the 580 did you buy new or used?

pttl

I bought a 580exII used Matt. No problems with it at all. I also, just yesterday, got a Metz 58AF -2, also used, but it's a current and near top of the line speedlite from Metz. I like it a lot so far. I use them both wirelessly with YN622c transmitters.

Have you also considered Yongnuo speedlites? the 568exII is the same as the canon 580exII. I think....

MattB07TL

Ordered a used 580 $340 thru B&H . the 430 is still in transit and is frozen somewhere like Miz order lol, just have to ship it back when it comes. Excited about the 580 though thing is going to look like a tank on the 5d3

pttl

Yah...good buy! I love B&H with their used /refurbed stuff!

MattB07TL

LOL , I told my wife the guys on AZ talked me into it I had to buy it ... as she rolls her eyes lol

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

Good stuff. Now I suggest the batteries in the link I posted.

MattB07TL

Well what I told them was I was going to return the speed light and keep the kit which includes battery charger and some other random crap.

pttl

Does any charger work with those batteries?

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

Not really sure but you can buy the pack with a charger and batteries for 20 bucks.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

I wonder how much they will refund you back of the original purchasing price

MattB07TL

I think he said it was like a $30 difference

MattB07TL

I think this is the kit

Contains the versatile and efficient shoe mount flash along with four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries, a rapid battery charger, a softbox kit, and a cinch strap for attaching the softbox to the flash. The batteries and charger help to ensure readily available power for the flash and the softbox kit helps to produce a broad, soft light spread with a six color gel kit to alter the color of the flash output. Additionally, a 3' coiled TTL cable is included to allow for off-camera positioning of the flash while still maintaining full TTL capabilities.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

Not bad.

MattB07TL

Ordered up the Lee Big Stopper it's on back order so I'll probably see it in about 6 months, but it will be here some day.

Mizouse

Yea Lee filters are next on my buy list.

Mizouse

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...postcount=7137

MattB07TL

^ Nice!!!

MattB07TL

Miz , Singh-Ray also makes very good quality, up in the same league as Lee IMO. I've stacked multiple SR filters with zero vignetting. Good quality stuff.

MattB07TL

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...tery_Grip.html




http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Grip_for.html